The Herbert H. Lehman, which was decommissioned in 2007, apparently sprung a leak Friday while docked in Newburgh, about 60 miles north of New York City. It's partially submerged and resting on the river bottom in shallow water.

The U.S. Coast Guard says the owner of the ferry wants a salvage crew to pump the water out, refloat the ferry and patch the leak. The process could take two weeks or more.

Petty Officer Erik Swanson says although the ferry's fuel tanks were empty, some oil leaked into the water. Swanson said the spill is contained and is being cleaned up.

The boat was decommissioned in 2007 and sold to a Bronx salvage yard, which was the top bidder in an auction held by the Department of Citywide Administrative Services.

Last year, the boat was put on eBay for a price of $500,000.

Named for the late Gov. Herbert H. Lehman, the ferry belonged to the three-boat Kennedy class, which entered service in 1965.

According to the city Department of Transportation Web site, she's 297 feet long, and 69 feet, 10 inches wide, with a draft of 13 feet 6 inches, 2,109 gross tonnage and a service speed of 16 knots, 6,500 horsepower